The Good Bad Mother

Season 1

2023 · 14 episodes · 15h 54m in all · 9.0/10

A tragic accident leaves an ambitious prosecutor with the mind of a child – forcing him and his mother to embark on a journey to heal their relationship.

Episodes

1. 

   1. Episode 1

   26 Apr 2023 · 80 min · 6.5/10

   After a tragedy turns her world upside down, Jin Young-soon raises her son with the aim of steering him away from a life of hardship like hers.

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   2. Episode 2

   27 Apr 2023 · 70 min · 9.0/10

   Filled with childhood resentment, Choi Kang-ho navigates his career with ruthless ambition — later approaching Young-soon with a cruel motive.

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   3. Episode 3

   3 May 2023 · 69 min

   A shocking accident leaves Kang-ho's outlook uncertain. Young-soon takes him home and seizes an opportunity for redemption.

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   4. Episode 4

   4 May 2023 · 72 min

   As Kang-ho recovers, he and Young-soon get closer. However, Young-soon later visits Seoul and witnesses unfavorable traces of Kang-ho's life.

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   5. Episode 5

   10 May 2023 · 64 min · 8.4/10

   After retuning home, Lee Mi-joo encounters Kang-ho in his new condition. Young-soon faces aggression from an unrelenting neighbor.

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   6. Episode 6

   11 May 2023 · 72 min

   Kang-ho experiences a mysterious attack. Mi-joo finds an fortuitous business opportunity. The town convenes to rally against Young-soon.

7. 

   7. Episode 7

   17 May 2023 · 65 min

   Young-soon panics about the future after she receives scary news. Another sudden blow forces her to make hard decisions about herself and Kang-ho.

8. 

   8. Episode 8

   18 May 2023 · 64 min

   Young-soon pushes Kang-ho to the limits. She later finds a perplexing item from her son's old life. Mi-joo navigates her complex feelings around Kang-ho.

9. 

   9. Episode 9

   24 May 2023 · 60 min · 10.0/10

   Young-soon and Kang-ho go through recollections of Kang-ho's past — discovering another side to his story.

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    10. Episode 10

    25 May 2023 · 69 min · 10.0/10

    Young-soon prepares Kang-ho for a safer future. After a startling incident, Mi-joo and Kang-ho share a tender moment — further complicating their lives.

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    11. Episode 11

    31 May 2023 · 72 min · 10.0/10

    With Mi-joo by his side, Kang-ho finds out the truth after an alarming moment. Bang Sam-sik gets caught up in a dangerous situation.

12. 

    12. Episode 12

    1 Jun 2023 · 63 min

    After a frightening incident at the farm, Young-soon discovers more information. As Kang-ho proceeds with his plan, Mi-joo and Sam-sik follow suit.

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    13. Episode 13

    7 Jun 2023 · 63 min

    Mi-joo and Sam-sik risk their safety to track down a key witness. Young-soon finds support from her friends.

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    14. Episode 14

    8 Jun 2023 · 71 min

    Kang-ho enacts his final plan to take down Oh Tae-soo. Young-soon gives Kang-ho and Mi-joo her blessings.